It's mass that stops the gamma radiation. Whether that mass is in the form of lead, concrete or dirt doesn't matter, but you need mass between you and the source. If the lead aprons don't weigh that much(?) then they probably won't be good protection.
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Better is the Enemy of Good Enough. Okay, what’s your point??
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